If you live in Los Angeles, you know that there are so many destinations within driving distance. From Santa Barbara to Big Sur, these are the weekend trips and hotels that are worth the drive!
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Laguna Beach
Carlsbad & Encinitas
Santa Barbara
Ojai
Los Olivos
Rancho Palos Verdes
Laguna Beach
This Laguna Beach hotel was recently renovated and the views from every room are unmatched.
Surf & Sand Laguna Beach
Stunning hotel. Beachfront. Dog friendly.
Montage Laguna Beach
Carlsbad & Encinitas
Oceanfront property with pool, spa, and delicious on-site bar and restaurant with views.
Alila Marea Beach Resort
Pristine property in Carlsbad, San Diego.
Park Hyatt Aviara
Santa Barbara
Probably my favorite hotel ever. It has an elegant, old money feel right on the beach in Monteciti. If you can’t stay here, at least stop by for a sunset drink or walk on the beach!
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Bucket list hotel in Montecito. I haven’t stayed here but went for dinner and walked the property. Then went to the bar after dinner. Everything was pristine.
San Ysidro Ranch
Ojai
Absolutely stunning hotel with golf course in Ojai.
Ojai Valley Inn
Los Olivos
Gorgeous property in the cutest town.
The Inn at Mattei's Tavern
Rancho Palos Verdes
Incredible views only an hour outside of LA! There is a great on-site restaurant, spa, beach club, and pools.
Terranea Resort
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Located in one of California’s most prestigious neighborhoods, La Playa Hotel is just steps from the sugared white sands of the Pacific coastline and the renowned shops, galleries, and restaurants of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Spend your days explor...
La Playa Hotel
Owned by Clint Eastwood, Mission Ranch has a variety of unique lodging options ranging from the rustic Bunkhouse, the 1850's Farmhouse or the new Meadowview rooms with whirlpool tubs, fireplaces and private patio decks or balconies. There are rooms p...
Mission Ranch Hotel
Big Sur
The most magical hotel located off Highway 1 in Big Sur! For the second consecutive year, Post Ranch has received the coveted Three Key distinction in the MICHELIN Guide, recognizing the most outstanding hotels in the world. They are one of just 16 h...
Post Ranch Inn
When you reach the edge of the continent, where the sky, the sea, the mountains and the redwoods all converge, you find Alila Ventana Big Sur, an all-inclusive sanctuary of beauty, inspiration, and renewal along California’s legendary Highway 1.
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